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Saturday’s Hamptons Burger Bloodbath, founded by former Eater editor Ben Leventhal (who is currently executive editor of The Feast), was one of the season’s juiciest tickets. On a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon, at a gorgeous Gilt City Hamptons House off Scuttlehole Road in Bridgehampton, bloodthirsty guests gathered to watch eight chefs, some of whom are noted professionals, go grill-to-grill to construct the “ideal beach burger,” which was this year’s theme.

For those of us already dreading the fast-approaching month of September, take advantage of the final weekends of summer on the East End with some fresh air and fresher fish. Bring sunscreen, ban any mention of Fashion Week, and savor the sunset as much as you do your lobster roll.

● Banzai Burger (Amagansett) - Burgers, sushi, and beer, inside or under the open sky.

● Haute Hippie (Southampton) - Boho-chic, meet beach.

● The Sloppy Tuna (Montauk) - Beach party spot with decent grub. ● Cuvée Bistro (North Fork) - Lively bistro perfect for LI wine country. ● The Hedges Inn (East Hampton) - Historic inn boasts modern amenities.

● 18 Bay (Shelter Island) - Chill spot for slow food.

After a few sleepy summers, shit is once again getting real in the Hamptons. What's that mean? It means throw some wedges and a DSO-worthy outfit in the Birkin bag you've been using for the gym, because you are not going to have time to work out with all the new openings out east, though you'll definitely have an opportunity to work it.

You never really know what the kids will be wearing when summer rolls around until you see them in their full, drunken, flailing/failing glory. Likewise, you never know how that new lipstick shade or frizz-proof hairspray will stand up to a night in the beachy/balmy Hamptons. We put products to the test in our first, highly scientific study at RDV East, in Southampton.

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